Beginning Jewelry

$870.00

Full

Jewelry

Brasstown

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Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week

Schedule Description: Daily

Sessions: 7

Session Hours: 7.00

Program Area: Jewelry

Instructor: Melissa Broek

Studio/Location: Jewelry Studio

Student Materials: Please bring the following: -1 or 2 terrycloth old hand towels -A magnifying device, such as an OptiVISOR or reading glasses, may be helpful for detail work. OptiVISORs are also available in the studio, if needed. -Safety glasses. (If you wear glasses, try 3M Eyeglass Protectors, #47030, that fit comfortably over glasses -- available at building-supply stores.) Safety glasses are also available in the studio, if needed. -It is recommended to use a particle dust mask (3M #8233 or rated equivalent) when using a polisher and grinder in the Jewelry studio. The mask can be purchased from Rio Grande, item #201-654 (1-800-545-6566 or www.riogrande.com). You may also find them at your local hardware store. -Ear plugs are available in the craft shop for a small fee should you need them. -Black, fine-point Sharpie pen -Notebook and pen -Something to tie your hair back with, if applicable -Apron or old clothes, recommended -Non-flammable clothing and close-toed shoes, recommended NOTE: The fluctuating cost of metals used in this class may result in changes to the estimated materials fees at the time the class is run.

School Fee & Materials: $0 Fuel/propane

Instructor Materials: Stones, copper, brass and sterling silver

Equipment Needs: -Torches, student tool kits, soldering supplies, saws, and other basic metalworking equipment. -Large screen TV monitor with internet access for projecting demonstrations

Skill Level: Beginner

Total Materials Fees: $75-$95

Jewelry Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902-8008

Description

Master jewelry making fundamentals such as sawing, filing, soldering, and stone setting. Study design and layout, bezel fabrication, and more as you work with copper, brass, and sterling silver. Build your knowledge and hand skills throughout the week and fabricate your own design and vision.

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Master jewelry making fundamentals such as sawing, filing, soldering, and stone setting. Study design and layout, bezel fabrication, and more as you work with copper, brass, and sterling silver. Build your knowledge and hand skills throughout the week and fabricate your own design and vision.

$75-$95

Melissa Broek grew up in Grand Rapids, MI. She graduated from Kendall College of Art and Design with a BFA in furniture and jewelry design. Coming from a family of makers, she spent her formative years using sewing machines, looms, torches, and other heavy machinery. Today she makes things out of metal, enamel, glass, fiber, and wood. She bases her imagery on her love of natural forms, including microscopic landscapes and the cell structures of fungus, plants, and animals.

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